Eidan

Sunday, June 20

It was time to break our fellowship. L and L headed south to the Lake District while I rode a bus to Edinburgh, Scotland’s inspiring capital.

Bridge at Dumfries
Bridge at Dumfries

Ronald was kind enough to motor me down to Dumfries, where I boarded the coach. I had no map, but kept notes of routes and towns. The route zigzagged through Moffat and Crawford, then up the Clyde to Biggar and Penicuik. Not long after came a long slope down into the city with my inital glimpses of the busy streets and prominent structures.

My logding was the Royal British Hotel on Princes Street, a short walk from the central bus station. After checking in and dropping stuff, I hit the streets.

RBH behind scaffolding, Balmoral
RBH behind scaffolding, Balmoral
Firth of Forth from Castle Hill
Firth of Forth from Castle Hill
St. Giles Cathedral on Royal Mile
St. Giles Cathedral on Royal Mile

I wandered down to New Town and found a fine supper of rump steak.

Rose Street Brewery Interior
Rose Street Brewery Interior

Alas, the place no longer makes beer, but the atmosphere and food satisfied me.

Away from Touristy Areas
Away from Touristy Areas

Long twilight, good rest.

Comments

  1. Yvonne

    Howie, how fine a trip. Did you have a fifth at the Firth of Fourth? (ba-a-ad jokey but couldn’t resist).
    Stunning scenes of fine old buildings and structures and water. I want to find out what you did next.
    y

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